POULTRY-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION. 



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one side of each board, and then saw from that point to the lower corner of the 

 opposite side. When nailed in place on top of each end of the pair of boxes, these 

 boards will support the roof, the points forming the peak. 



Complete the roof by nailing on enough boards to cover, taking care to make 

 joints smooth at the shoulders. Board up the opening between the boxes on the 

 back, or north side, tightly. 



Showing front view of piano-box bouse. 



The frame of the building is now complete, excepting the south side, in which 

 the door is placed, and windows if desired. 



The latter need not be provided with glass sash, as cloth-covered frames will 

 serve the purpose well, furnishing both light and ventilation and saving money. 

 The opening for the windows should be cut in the centre of the end of each box. 

 Each opening should be covered with wire netting. Half-inch mesh wire is recom- 

 mended. 





Showing side view of piano-box house. 



